Unique Areas of Excellence

Child, Family and Social Services

Child, Family and Social Services has been identified as a Unique Area of Excellence at Nicholls State University. 

Reasons for this distinction include:

• Nationally accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and the American Dietetics Association

• Outstanding internship program in over 75 social service agencies in the region

• High percentage of graduates accepted into graduate schools in the areas of counseling, social work and marriage and family therapy

• Recipient of over 2 million dollars in grants in the past 10 years

• Optional minors available in two areas: Addictive Behaviors and Gerontology

• Exemplary graduating senior assessment programs

• Partnership with Louisiana Department of Social Services

• Partnership with Louisiana Department of Addictive Behavior

• Active student organizations

• Laboratory experience with the Nicholls Family Resource Center (information and referral service for community agencies)

• Active community involvement with family service agencies throughout student's college experience

You can find more information on this program by visiting the Child, Family and Social Services web site.